Events

Opportunities to join UNU events worldwide

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The UNU global network hosts events online and at diverse locations around the world. See individual event announcements for registration information.

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Upcoming Events

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Degree Defense

PhD Defence: Trapped in Poverty: Persistent Poverty in the Context of Global Crises

PhD defence Teresa Janz

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Seminar

Executive Seminar on Successful University Leadership

This 3-day seminar, led by Emeritus Prof. Jo Ritzen and former Dutch Minister of Education, offers lectures, peer learning, and case-based examples.

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Event

UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2025

UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2025: A vibrant platform for PhD fellows and researchers to share insights, foster collaboration, and drive innovation.

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Workshop

Intensive Course on Agent Based Modelling in Social Sciences

Learn to design, implement, and analyse robust agent-based models (ABM) for research projects in this intensive, full-time course.

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Conference

14th Global RCE Conference

OKAYAMA, JAPAN & ONLINE: Celebrating 20 years of impact and innovation by the Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development.

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Previous Events

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Government Automation: Benefits, Risks and Key Enabling Factors

Government automation seminar: 12 case studies reveal benefits, risks, and frameworks for maximizing public value while minimizing harm.

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Leveraging the Nexus Between Data and Capacity Development to Supercharge Domestic Revenues

SEVILLE: UNU-WIDER will co-organize a side event at FFD4 exploring the power of administrative data to improve fiscal systems and domestic revenue mobilization.

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Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)

Supporting reform of the international financial architecture and mobilizing investments in the Sustainable Developments Goals.

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Building Co-Existence: Towards an Inclusive Japan

On 26 June 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Ven. Kodo Nishimura, Buddhist monk, and Mr. Juan Pablo Reyes, publicist and photographer.

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SCIENCE TALK: UN Sustainable Development Goals 101

An Introduction to the SDGs for Cities

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The World Drought Atlas: Understanding and Managing Systemic Drought Risks

ONLINE: On 24 June 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Davide Cotti and Edward Sparkes, Senior Research Associates at UNU-EHS.

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India and the World: Democracy, Development and Justice

On 23 June 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Abishek Singhvi and Prof. C. Raj Kumar.

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Addressing Loss and Damage in Informal Settlements: Pathways to Resilience and Equity

ONLINE and BONN: On 19 June 2025, UNU, Habitat for Humanity and UN-Habitat will co-organize a side event at the June Climate Meetings in Bonn, Germany.